Hybrid Product Manager, Merchandising – Product Lifecycle Technology

at Arc'teryx Equipment

• Job title: Product Manager, Merchandising – Product Lifecycle Technology
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$108,000 - CA$142,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, North Vancouver, Canada

About the role

• Product Manager overseeing technology product lifecycle for Arc’teryx. Delivering roadmaps and collaborating across teams to optimize product creation.

Responsibilities

• Owning the complete product lifecycle of a technology product
• Enabling Merchant, Design & Product Creation teams to create the best products & assortments
• Delivering the strategic product roadmap from discovery, design, vendor selection, delivery, and support
• Leading through influence of a cross-functional agile product squad
• Executing the 12–18 month roadmap and overseeing budget and resource allocation
• Managing workload of the product's lifecycle from cradle to grave
• Collaborating with business stakeholders, development teams, and/or vendors
• Responsible for management of the product backlog, resourcing, work intake & prioritization
• Ensuring process alignment and issue resolution
• Developing empathy for the guest/end-user by incorporating Human Centered Design
• Delivering regular and comprehensive product status reports to stakeholders and senior leaders
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process, optimizing financial planning
• Managing vendor relationships to ensure alignment with contractual agreements
• Ensuring risk and issue management by maintaining a RAID log and effective strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in Information Technology, Business or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as a Project or Product Manager/Owner
• 3+ years of experience leading a team with diverse skill sets
• Demonstrated success working in an agile methodology
• Scrum certification (CSM, CSPO, etc.)
• Implemented PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system features, upgrades and migrations
• Experience within the apparel/gear/footwear/fashion industry
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of stakeholders
• Exceptional ability to collaborate and contribute as a team player, with strong relationships
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to explain, articulate, and document concepts
• Strong organization and prioritization skills managing multiple, competing priorities
• Excellent time management skills to plan ahead and meet deadlines
• High level of analytical and critical thinking
• Strong facilitation, diplomacy, and leadership skills
• Experience coaching and mentoring in an agile development environment
• Proactive in identifying root causes of issues and developing solutions
• Highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• Ability to balance autonomy and collaboration
• Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Seek the best solutions, with commitment to doing what is right
• Passion for work and outdoor activities.

Benefits

• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• Mental health support
• Fertility benefits
• Gender-affirming care
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)